Amy's Corner. our lactation consultant answers your questions about nursing.

My baby is biting my nipples while breastfeeding. Why is he doing this and how do I get him to stop?

AMY SAYS: Many new breastfeeding moms are fearful of their infants getting teeth. While many babies do not bite down when nursing — of my seven children that I breastfed into toddlerhood, only my fourth baby bit down on several … Continue reading

I am 6 months pregnant. Do you think it is worthwhile to sign up for a breastfeeding class?

I have been teaching prenatal breastfeeding classes for 15 years so, as you can imagine, I am a big proponent of breastfeeding classes! While there is a lot to read about breastfeeding online and in books, it is not a … Continue reading